I have a two-handle Delta faucet that drips.  With both handles turned completely to off, the faucet drips at a about 1 drip every 15 seconds

drill it out call delta 1-800-345-delta for new handle

Sephie,

You have a very common problem. The short answer is you need to replace the Cartridge, which is Moen part # 1225.

I have seen that so many times with that particular faucet... I'm not a big fan of Moen in general-- but that aside.... That Faucet is one of their "economy" lines and has a long history of giving trouble. I would suggest to you that the best solution would be to replace the faucet with a nice quality Delta, or equivelant-- Delta style and those that use the same parts such as many Peerless and others ARE VERY SIMPLE TO SERVICE, and the PARTS ARE PRETTY CHEAP AND ALWAYS AVAILABLE at Lowe's or Home Depot. Moen cartridges are expensive and can be hard to find the exact match as there are many models that look almost identical. You can get the part free from Moen, but that takes time and can be a hassel.

Hope this helps, Let me know if you have further questions! Good Luck!

If your Delta RP17453 Pull-Down Diverter Tub Spout stops dripping after 5 minutes, your ok. If it never stops dripping, you need to replace delta faucet cartridge(s) behind the handle(s). This is were the water turns on and off and stops the water flow to the tub spout.

Delta faucets are some of the easiest to repair, and parts are usually available at any hardware store or home center. If you have a two handle faucet, replace both delta seats and springs and stems. If you have a single handle Delta faucet, replace the entire cartridge.

I can fix this.
What is the last thing you did before this problem started?

need to replase o-rings also

you need to clean out the diverter before replaceing with new washers and seats.

the shower valve is leaking and filling the shower spout

If you have replaced boots and springs and or cartridges. Did you replace with after market parts or OEM. If after market parts were used use OEM. Hope this helps.

Hi,
Make sure the exact allen key is in the screw. take a small adjustable wrench, close it onto the allen key, and loose with wrench turning the allen key.
good luck

Make sure the drip is continuous because the shower head will drip for a few minutes until it empties out. Replace the cartridge or washer kit if it keeps dripping.